and let it be said that it's never "too late" for you. maybe you lost your ability, mentally or physically, to create this year ; it doesn't need to be a life sentence. we are not owed backpay for your hard weeks, months, years. there's no "catching up." just create. live, rest, and create.

maybe you didn't have enough artwork to fill the "art summary" board, maybe you didn't have enough published writing to engage with a "share your most popular work" trend. but you made it and stand now on the precipice of another day, another year. we don't need constant evidence of your magic.